S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Des Moines, IA · 50309 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Chimney Flashing Repair in Des Moines, IA Near Me

Chimney flashing repair in Des Moines, IA 50309. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney leak repair, step flashing, counter flashing, chimney crown repair and chimney cap installation near you.

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Step & Counter Flashing
Chimney Crowns & Caps
Tuckpointing & Waterproofing
Skylight & Vent Flashing
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Chimney flashing repair services

Chimney Flashing Repair Services in Des Moines, IA Near Me

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair in Des Moines, IA: step flashing, counter flashing, crickets, crowns, caps, tuckpointing and the other roof flashing that keeps water out.

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Counter Flashing Repair

Metal cap flashing cut into the mortar joints so rain sheds over the step flashing below. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Crown Repair

Repair or rebuild of the concrete slab on top of the chimney that keeps water out of the brick. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Tuckpointing

Grinding out failed mortar joints and repacking them so the brick sheds water again. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Waterproofing

Breathable siloxane water repellent applied to brick and stone chimneys above the roofline. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Valley Flashing Repair

Reflashing open and closed roof valleys where two slopes meet and carry the most water. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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About Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.

Chimney Flashing Repair Company in Des Moines, IA Near Me

Chimney flashing repair in Iowa has to handle hail, high winds and deep winter cold. The 2020 derecho showed how much damage straight-line wind can do to a roof, and ordinary spring storms bend and loosen flashing too. Winters bring ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles that crack chimney crowns and wash out mortar on older farmhouses and town homes. Farmhouse chimneys are often tall and exposed on the roof, so they take more wind-driven rain than a short chimney on a suburban ranch.

  • Step flashing woven under every shingle course
  • Counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint, not caulked to the brick
  • Crowns rebuilt with a slope and a drip edge
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Why call us for chimney flashing repair

Chimney Flashing Repair in Des Moines, IA: Why Call Us

Chimney leak repair in Iowa often follows a storm. Our crew checks flashing, caps and crowns after hail or wind, since damage there is easy to miss from the ground. We build crickets behind wide chimneys to deal with snow and run ice and water shield up the slope. Masonry work is scheduled for temperatures that let mortar cure properly. Farmhouse chimneys that stand tall above the roof get caps clamped down so wind cannot lift them.

Chimneys are the whole job

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair are what we do. We do not sell full roofs or siding.

Step and counter flashing

Each step piece overlaps the one below and nails to the deck, never the brick. Counter flashing goes into a ground reglet.

Crickets where code calls for them

A chimney wider than 30 inches needs a cricket on the uphill side. We build them when they are missing.

Masonry done right

Soft lime mortar on old soft brick. Sloped concrete crowns, not flat mortar caps.

Leaks without a chimney

Wall flashing, skylights, vent boots and valleys use the same methods, and we fix those too.

Photos of the work

You see what failed and what we replaced, which helps if you are talking to an insurer.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Des Moines, IA

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Call and describe the leak

Tell us where the water shows up and when. A stain that only appears in wind-driven rain points somewhere different than water in the firebox.

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We find the entry point

Our crew checks the crown, the brick face and the step and counter flashing, because a leak at the chimney is not always a flashing problem.

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You get a plain written scope

We tell you what failed, what we plan to replace and what it costs before any shingle comes off.

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We fix it with metal, not caulk

New step flashing under each shingle course and counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint. Photos before and after.

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Chimney Flashing Repair Across Des Moines, IA

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair for homes across Des Moines, IA. Call (833) 583-1301 with your address.

Polk County · Capital city and largest metro in Iowa, known for insurance and government. · Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Downtown
  • East Village
  • Sherman Hill
  • Drake
  • Beaverdale
  • Highland Park
  • South Side
  • North Side

Local landmarks

  • Iowa State Capitol
  • Des Moines Art Center
  • Principal Park
  • Blank Park Zoo
  • Science Center of Iowa

ZIP codes we serve

50309 50310 50311 50312 50313 50314 50315 50316 50317 50319 50320 50321

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Chimney flashing repair Des Moines, IA FAQs

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions Des Moines, IA homeowners ask about chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair.

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How do I know if my chimney leak is flashing or something else?
Look at when it leaks. A stain that shows up during wind-driven rain from one direction often points to the flashing on that side. Water that shows up in the firebox or on the damper usually comes from the top, through an open flue or a cracked crown. Damp brick inside the attic after a long soaking rain points to porous masonry. Our crew checks all three before recommending chimney flashing repair.
Can you just seal my chimney flashing with caulk?
Caulk is a temporary patch, not a repair. Sealant bonds poorly to dusty brick and breaks down in the sun, so a caulked joint usually fails within a couple of years. A lasting fix is step flashing under each shingle course with counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint above it.
Do I need a chimney cricket?
Building code calls for a cricket on the uphill side of any chimney wider than 30 inches, unless the chimney sits on the ridge. Even on a narrower chimney, a cricket helps if you see leaves piling up or water ponding behind the brick after a storm.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
On most asphalt shingle roofs we use aluminum or galvanized steel. On slate, cedar or historic homes we use copper, which lasts as long as the roof. We avoid pairing copper with galvanized steel or aluminum on the same detail because the two corrode each other.
Why does my chimney leak only in heavy storms?
Light rain runs off. Heavy, wind-driven rain gets pushed sideways into loose counter flashing, through open mortar joints and into an uncapped flue. If your leak only shows up in big storms, the flashing and the brick face are the first things we check.

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Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Des Moines, IA? Call now.

Water at the chimney, a skylight or a wall? Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair in Des Moines, IA. Tell us where the water shows up and we will set a time to look at it.

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